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Trades and Professions the Family Historians Guide by Stuart A Raymond
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Trades and Professions: The Family Historian’s Guide is a practical and insightful resource for genealogists seeking to go beyond basic records of births, marriages, and deaths. Written by renowned genealogy author Stuart A. Raymond, this guide focuses on uncovering the working lives of ancestors—an often overlooked but vital aspect of family history.
The book provides the first general overview of occupational sources available to family historians. It explores a wide range of records, including those kept by employers, trade unions, professional associations, trade guilds, and government regulators. These sources can reveal rich details about the daily lives, social status, and economic conditions of past generations.
With clear guidance on where and how to find these records, this 64-page handbook is an essential tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of their ancestors’ lives through the lens of their work
ISBN : 9781906280253